This is a genuine Mellanox ConnectX-6 DX Dual Port 100Gb Ethernet Network Adapter Card (P/N: MCX623106AC-CDAT, CX623106A Rev:AJ, PCB002342_01). As a cutting-edge product from NVIDIA Networking (formerly Mellanox), the ConnectX-6 DX is a high-performance, feature-rich network adapter designed for the most demanding data center, cloud, and enterprise environments. It provides two ports of 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE) connectivity, delivering immense bandwidth and ultra-low latency. With support for PCIe Gen4 x16, it maximizes data transfer speeds between the adapter and the host system. The ConnectX-6 DX offloads a significant amount of network processing from the CPU, enhancing performance for virtualization, storage (NVMe-oF), and AI workloads through advanced features like RoCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet), SR-IOV, and hardware-accelerated security. It is an essential component for building scalable, efficient, and secure next-generation data center infrastructures.
Key Features
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Dual-Port 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE): Provides two QSFP28 ports for high-density, ultra-high-speed network connectivity, supporting 100Gb/s per port.
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PCIe Gen4 x16 Host Interface: Leverages the latest PCIe standard to deliver maximum bandwidth (up to 200GB/s bi-directional) to the host system, eliminating bottlenecks.
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RoCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet): Supports Remote Direct Memory Access over Converged Ethernet, enabling ultra-low latency, high-throughput networking for storage and HPC.
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Hardware-Accelerated Security: Includes built-in encryption and decryption offloads to enhance data security without impacting performance.
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Advanced Virtualization (SR-IOV): Supports Single-Root I/O Virtualization, allowing multiple virtual machines to share a single physical adapter, improving efficiency and performance.
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NVMe-oF Offload: Optimizes NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF) storage deployments, reducing latency and increasing IOPS for disaggregated storage.
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Programmable Pipeline: Offers flexibility and future-proofing for new network protocols and functions.
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Energy Efficient: Designed for high performance with optimized power consumption.
